Anyone ever bought a nissin speedlite?

[eosuser]

We have been discussing this in another threda but I posted this in case someone who hadn't seen the which speedlite thread but recognises the Nissin brand name could respond. Hope this is OK... Just wondred if any horror stories are out there before I purchase.

The link provided by another talkphotographer (thanks so much for that) is here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:uk

 

[dod]

I've still got one somewhere that I used on my old EOS 1000FN. Fully manual, worked okay.

 

[eosuser]

So that was an actual nissin - so these guys have been around for a while? sounds good.... think I might go for it

 

[dod]

I wouldn't bet the mortgage on this but I must have had it for at least 10 years. I could probably find it given a spare week too.

 

[Eric Mc]

You can buy them in this country too

http://www.parkcameras.com/ProductDetails/mcs/productID/7059

But you'll not like the price quite as much:thumbsdown:

 

[eosuser]

Woahhhh And that is the exact same item too. Maybe it is an old website? a chancer? a high street price? At least this nissin brand seems to be plausible. Now the only issue is the customs limit, which is £18. So once I've added customs vat on I still get a decent price... will look into when I am back home on Monday. Sounds like a good plan.... if anyone finds any other 'alternative brand' speedlites do let me know.

 

[Kev M]

That's only if customs pick it up. My grip, radio triggers and a few other small packages have come through no probs.